Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Prevalence

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What is the third most frequently diagnosed cancer in men?

Colorectal cancer

Where do approximately 66% of new colorectal cancers arise?

Proximal colon

Which risk factor involves dietary habits and physical inactivity?

Lifestyle factors

What condition can increase the risk of rectal cancer?

<p>Inflammatory bowel disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the age-standardized incidence rates of colorectal cancer higher?

<p>More developed countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of new colorectal cancers arise in the distal colon?

<p>23%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which screening method is NOT mentioned as a crucial early detection technique for colorectal cancer?

<p>Mammography</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of known risk factors for the development of colon and rectal cancer mentioned in the text?

<p>Genetic, environmental, and lifestyle-related</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medical condition is NOT mentioned as a factor that can increase the risk of rectal cancer?

<p>Diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rank of colorectal cancer in women regarding frequency of diagnosis?

<p>Second</p> Signup and view all the answers

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